National Meet Up - August 2nd/3rd

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 29 Jul 2008, 22:59

Is an Indian head massage a bit like a Glasgow kiss?

welshgreen · Post by **welshgreen** » 30 Jul 2008, 11:49

I wish I could come to this

Adam1 · Post by **Adam1** » 30 Jul 2008, 12:55

Andy Hunt wrote:Things have now been further complicated for me as on the weekend of the Powerswitch event I have been asked to attend the inaugural meeting of a local peak oil group which a guy in the same borough is trying to set up.

He has put 400 leaflets around the place advertising his event and this first event could be make or break. I am thinking that I really should support him . . . after all relocalisation is what it's all about innit.

Looks like I may not be coming after all guys. Gutted.

Let us know how it goes Andy.

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 30 Jul 2008, 13:22

Got five members of a local folk band, Three Mile Cross, coming with instruments but minus lead singer, so we'll all have to join in.

It's a shame about Andy, but my daughter is relieved. She's the EHO on duty that weekend, as well as doing our cooking, so would have to come out to check complaints about noise!

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 30 Jul 2008, 13:37

You see - the universe is unfolding as it should . . .

Just have to organise summat here up Norf sometime innit Eternal Sunshine et al!!

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 30 Jul 2008, 14:10

Andy Hunt wrote:You see - the universe is unfolding as it should . . .

Just have to organise summat here up Norf sometime innit Eternal Sunshine et al!!

Aye. Appen.

Eternal Sunshine · Post by **Eternal Sunshine** » 31 Jul 2008, 16:38

Blimey, we found it hard enough to arrange a meet up in a pub last time!

We're travelling down after my partner finishes work tomorrow. As we'll be arriving quite late we've decided to stay tomorrow night in a Youth Hostel so we don't have to try to put tents up in the dark with 2 grumpy kids, after a long journey. Think we'll be staying at The Ridgeway YH near Wantage, then coming over to the meetup & setting up camp on Saturday morning.

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 31 Jul 2008, 17:00

Well have a good one anyway, I'm sure you will!!

Still gutted I won't get to meet everyone this time . . . I'm sure the stars will be right next time around.

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 31 Jul 2008, 22:24

This is the probable Worshop agenda

Activity- Saturday ---- Sunday

Bread Making- 09:30 ---- 09:30
Scything- ---- 12:00-01:00 & 2:00-4:00-
Tour of house 10:00 & 2:00 ---- 10:00 & 2:00
Tour of garden 10:30 & 2:30 ---- 10:30 & 2:30
Cob oven building
Cob wall building 11:00 ---- 11:00
Light earth insulation
Eco village & communty forum ---- 11:00
Various massage techniques 02:00 ---- 02:00
Farm Walk 02:00 ----
Foraging 04:00 ----
Earth sieving (very therapeutic) on going ---- on going

Also Displays of Eco Nappies, Yurts & Hand Made Bags

Breakfast from 8:30 - £1:00 to £2.50
Elevenses at 11:00 - Assorted home made biscuits 20p
Lunch from 1:00 - From £3.50
Tea at 4:00 - Home made cakes 50p
Dinner from 7:30 - from £4.50 dessert £2.00

Tea, coffee & soft drinks free
All food is home cooked and most locally sourced.

All workshops are free and we are not charging for camping but we are building a composting loo block so a monetary contribution (the other contribution is expected) would be gratefully received.

The massage therapist will be available throughout both days for any of the therapies discussed at a modest fee.

SunnyJim · Post by **SunnyJim** » 01 Aug 2008, 13:41

Ken, your a star!!!

Really looking forward to the cob oven thing. Weather's looking better now too. Met office show a chance of a heavy shower around 1pm on Saturday. Sunday looks lovely.

SunnyJim · Post by **SunnyJim** » 01 Aug 2008, 14:14

Andy Hunt wrote:
SunnyJim wrote:ANDY!!!!!

It won't be the same you know.....
I know . . . I'm sure it will be much better without me!!!

I'm sure I will get to meet you all at some stage - maybe next year, when I've got the teething troubles with my sound system ironed out or something and I have a bit more time to plan.

You're not going to the Hawkfest this weekend are you Jim?! I'll be there!! Surely an old hippy like you isn't going to miss it?!?

How was it Andy? Can you remember?

Toadstool · Post by **Toadstool** » 01 Aug 2008, 17:15

Ah, I was going to come but I thought it was in the middle of August for some reason. If it's tomorrow then I don't think I'll be able to make it I'm afraid

J. R. Ewing · Post by **J. R. Ewing** » 01 Aug 2008, 20:13

Bedrock Barney wrote:
clv101 wrote:
J. R. Ewing wrote:Is the hostility the same at these meets as it appears to be on the forums, especially when what is regarded as a dumb question or comment is posted?
People are naturally far more hostile on forums than in real life, far more. That said, this forum is one of the least hostile I've ever come across - that translates into real life meets.
I echo that. I've come across almost incomprehensible rage and bile on other forums. This place is an island in a sea of shite.

Wow! i didn't realise this. To be honest I go on a few more forums and the people on them are really quite friendly. The only other forum were I find hostilty (which I've now given up with) was one called Sheffield Forum and that believe me is lots more hostile than this one.

Bedrock Barney · Post by **Bedrock Barney** » 01 Aug 2008, 20:17

Shan't be coming this time I'm afraid, Hope you all have a great time. Looking forward to seeing some embarrassing photos in this thread next week.

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 01 Aug 2008, 21:14

SunnyJim wrote:
Andy Hunt wrote:
SunnyJim wrote:ANDY!!!!!

It won't be the same you know.....
I know . . . I'm sure it will be much better without me!!!

I'm sure I will get to meet you all at some stage - maybe next year, when I've got the teething troubles with my sound system ironed out or something and I have a bit more time to plan.

You're not going to the Hawkfest this weekend are you Jim?! I'll be there!! Surely an old hippy like you isn't going to miss it?!?
How was it Andy? Can you remember?

I think Tim Blake was really good . . .